Engaging Students in Early Exploration of Nanoscience Topics Using Hands-On Activities and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
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| Title: | Engaging Students in Early Exploration of Nanoscience Topics Using Hands-On Activities and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Furlan, Ping Y. |
| Source: | Journal of Chemical Education. Jun 2009 86(6):705-711. |
| Availability: | Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://www.jce.divched.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Intended Audience: | Students |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Elementary Secondary Education, Outreach Programs, Service Learning, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Hands on Science, Laboratory Equipment, College Science, College Students, Science Laboratories, Scientific Research |
| ISSN: | 0021-9584 |
| Abstract: | This manuscript reports on efforts to introduce beginning college students to the modern nanoscience field. These include: implementing selected experiments into sequencing core first-year and second-year chemistry laboratory courses; providing students with a first research experience; and engaging them in service learning and outreach programs where they act as activity presenters. The various projects, emphasizing hands-on learning, have affected a large number of science and engineering students and also thousands of students in grades K-12. The program provides students with experiences working with nanomaterials and using scanning tunneling microscopy. By participating in these projects, students have increased their awareness and knowledge of different areas of nanoscience and improved their attitudes toward chemistry. (Contains 1 table, 5 figures, and 1 note.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 31 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Access URL: | https://www.jce.divched.org/Journal/Issues/2009/Jun/abs705.html |
| Accession Number: | EJ863143 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This manuscript reports on efforts to introduce beginning college students to the modern nanoscience field. These include: implementing selected experiments into sequencing core first-year and second-year chemistry laboratory courses; providing students with a first research experience; and engaging them in service learning and outreach programs where they act as activity presenters. The various projects, emphasizing hands-on learning, have affected a large number of science and engineering students and also thousands of students in grades K-12. The program provides students with experiences working with nanomaterials and using scanning tunneling microscopy. By participating in these projects, students have increased their awareness and knowledge of different areas of nanoscience and improved their attitudes toward chemistry. (Contains 1 table, 5 figures, and 1 note.) |
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| ISSN: | 0021-9584 |
